Naka-shibetsu Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Naka-shibetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Naka-shibetsu vary. From a high of 191 hours in March, to a low of 118 hours in July, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1851 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 6.4 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in July, with about 3.9 hours of daily sunlight.

Naka-shibetsu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Naka-shibetsu enjoys an average of 1851 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, enjoys an impressive 2920 hours of sunshine per year, making it an ideal destination even in winter.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average sunshine is 1780 hours, with cloudier weather in summer.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

Related Climate Data for Naka-shibetsu

September, Naka-shibetsu’s wettest month, receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of -1°C (30°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Naka-shibetsu Precipitation page.